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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.12, 1,254.29 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.12, 1,254.29 and 349.05 is: 523.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.12 : 1,254.29 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.12/1,254.29 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.12x = 1,254.29 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.12x = 437,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,815.50/836.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.63

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